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How to Dispose of Cardboard in New York, NY

In New York, cardboard follows the same verified program pathway as plastic bags. Plastic bags/film are not NYC dual-stream recycling. Return clean film to grocery store drop-off bins.

Category: RecyclingCity program · NYC DSNY — Special Waste Drop-OffVerified 2026-08-10
StatusSpecial handling required
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee noteFree (store film drop-off)
PathwayStore film recycling
Verified2026-08-10
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Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feeFree (store film drop-off)
Hazardous ratingLow
Nearest facility typeStore film recycling
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

Common questions

Same channel as plastic bags?

Yes — same city/county program; confirm acceptance for unusual sizes or commercial loads.

Source?

Based on NYC DSNY — Special Waste Drop-Off (audited).

Cardboard in other cities

Same item, different city rules — useful if you moved or are comparing nearby metros.

ZIP pages near New York

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Need pickup in New York?

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